An article from Entrepreneur

Most of us see assertiveness and charisma as necessary traits for leadership and business success, making it easy to ignore the quiet ones labouring away in the background while their gregarious counterparts constantly take the spotlight.

But introverts make a significant contribution to business using their ability to listen, analyse and come up with solutions using diligence and creativity.

So how can you create an environment where they can thrive and work to their full potential while your business benefits from all they have to offer?

With the right environment, support and opportunities, introverts have proven to be successful leaders: think Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Barack Obama and Warren Buffet.